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Robert Harper Atkinson

Boise, Idaho

Jan 13, 1943 – Jul 13, 2025

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BORN
January 13, 1943
DIED
July 13, 2025
LOCATION
Boise, Idaho

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Robert Harper Atkinson January 13, 1943 - July 13, 2025 Boise, Idaho - Robert Harper Atkinson (a.k.a. Andrew Harper), the founder and visionary force behind the pioneer Hideaway Report travel newsletter, which he wrote under the pen name of Andrew Harper, died peacefully on July 13th at age 82....

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Mick and I send our deepest condolences. We loved having him as a customer and friend at "To the Nynes" in Boise. He was a fine dresser and we we loved it when Bob and Brenda stopped by. Prayers and heartfelt thought go out to Brenda.

Aunt Brenda - I am saddened to hear Uncle Robert has passed away. He always lit up the rooms he was in with his gifts for language and storytelling. The world has gotten a little darker with his passing. Cheryl and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

It was a sad week at Andrew Harper when we learned of the passing of our Founder, Robert Atkinson. I can confidently speak for all 70+ Andrew Harper employees, when I say, we are so proud to work for this company and to carry forward the vision and passion Robert had for Hideaway Report and Andrew Harper. While few of us had the privilege of working with Robert, we all feel a kinship to his dedication to the members and his commitment to honest reporting. To put it in his own words from the...

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Brenda we are so sorry for your loss We will keep you in our prayers We know Robert is in a great place.

Brenda, you have my deepest sympathy. We only got to know Robert briefly, but I will never forget him. His ability to tell stories could transport you to places you had never been and likely never will be. I could listen for hours as the two of you shared fascinating stories with humor, humility and a deep love for people all over the world. Your ability to connect with people ranging from some of the wealthiest on earth to the poorest of the poor and treating them all with respect, dignity...